Meaning
The work you do for money; a thing you must do.
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Word origin
First used in the 1500s as 'job of work', of unclear origin, meaning a piece of work.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- job
Grammar
Examples
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A job is the work someone does to get paid, such as a teacher or a driver. It can also mean a single task you have to finish, like a job around the house.
Where this fits
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Stories
(8)The First Day at Work
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One Sheep Short
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The Broken Window
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The Letter She Never Sent
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Not in Front of Them
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The First Letter
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The Midnight Piano
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The Last Light
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 3: job, minute, hold and 7 more words.